outdated

American  

[out-dey-tid] / ˌaʊtˈdeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.

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outdated British  

/ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. old-fashioned or obsolete

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Etymology

Origin of outdated

First recorded in 1610–20; out- + date ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Nine of those colleges said the language was outdated, and some pledged to remove it after a reporter inquired.

From Los Angeles Times

As Marty and I became parents and navigated adulthood together, my resistance to matrimony started to feel like an outdated quirk.

From Los Angeles Times

"This landmark legislation, now soon to be in law, will drag Britain's outdated employment laws into the 21st century and offer dignity and respect to millions more in the workplace," he said.

From BBC

Mr Hunt believes that ultimately, the UK government policy is outdated.

From BBC

Miran believes inflation data overstates underlying price pressures, reflecting outdated measures rather than current economic conditions.

From Barron's

Related Words

• antiquated
• archaic
• obsolete
• old
• out-of-date
• outmoded